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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.38, 3,002.28 and 961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.38, 3,002.28 and 961.02 is: 1,440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.38 : 3,002.28 = 961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.38/3,002.28 = 961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.38x = 3,002.28 × 961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.38x = 2,885,251.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,251.13/2,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.91

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